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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 and 6, pp. 66-80.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened with the Orient Express when it went through the Alpine tunnel in Chapter 2?
(a) The train stopped.
(b) The lights went out.
(c) The train sped up.
(d) The train slowed down significantly.

2. Why was the Canadian couple going to Australia?
(a) They did not want to learn French.
(b) They did not want to learn German.
(c) They wanted to avoid Europeans.
(d) They had relatives there.

3. What was baksheesh?
(a) A government office.
(b) Extra money needed for a first-class ticket.
(c) A pastry.
(d) A bribe.

4. Why was Theroux disappointed when the train arrived at Lake Van in Chapter 3?
(a) Swimming was not allowed at the beach.
(b) Passengers were told they could not get off the train.
(c) The train stopped for only a couple of minutes.
(d) It was after sunset, and he could not see anything.

5. What was the name of the mountain pass between Pakistan and Afghanistan?
(a) Khana Pass.
(b) Khyber Pass.
(c) Jalalabad Pass.
(d) Peshawar Pass.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Sadiq go to enjoy himself when not taking pilgrims to Mecca?

2. What was Duffill eating as the train entered the Alpine tunnel in Italy?

3. What was the name of the city where one hippie was heading to join an ashram?

4. Why was the cockney man going to Australia?

5. What kind of jam did the Iranians eat that Theroux found disgusting?

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